Physical agents in rehabilitation : an evidence-based approach to practice /
Michelle H. Cameron, MD, PT, MCR.
- Sixth edition.
- xi, 491 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm
Previous editions edited by Michelle H. Cameron.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction to physical agents -- Physical agents: essentials -- Physical agents in clinical practice / Pathology and patient problems -- Inflammation and tissue repair / Pain and pain management / Managing abnormal muscle tone / Motion restrictions / Thermal agents -- Introduction to thermal agents -- Superficial cold and heat -- Ultrasound -- Diathermy -- Electrical currents -- Introduction to electrotherapy / Electrical currents for muscle contraction / Electrical currents for pain control / Electrical currents for soft tissue healing / Electromyographic (EMG) biofeedback / Electromagnetic agents -- Lasers, light, and photobiomodulation -- Ultraviolet therapy -- Mechanical agents -- Shock wave therapy -- Hydrotherapy and negative pressure wound therapy -- Traction / Compression. Michelle H. Cameron and Ashley L. Shea -- Erika L. Hagstrom and David Adelson -- William Rubine and Kimberly Jones -- Diane D. Allen, Gail L. Widener, and Dana F. Lindberg -- Linda G. Monroe -- Michelle H. Cameron and Michelle Ocelnik -- Michelle H. Cameron and Michelle Ocelnik -- Michelle H. Cameron and Michelle Ocelnik -- Michelle H. Cameron and Michelle Ocelnik -- Jason E. Bennett -- Michelle H. Cameron and Tony Rocklin -- Part 1: Part II: Part III: Part IV: Part V: Part VI:
Learn how to select and apply physical agents to optimize patient outcomes! Physical Agents in Rehabilitation, 6th Edition provides evidence-based guidance for safe and effective use of agents such as heat and cold, lasers and light, ultrasound, electrotherapy, shock waves, hydrotherapy, traction, and compression. It makes clinical decision making easier with clear explanations of the scientific theory and physiology underlying each agent, and also describes current research and rationales for treatment recommendations.
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